During a recent government meeting, discussions centered around traffic safety in the Bradford Creek neighborhood. A local resident requested a change from a stop sign to a yield sign at his intersection, hoping to align it with other signs in the area. However, after a thorough review, the police department recommended keeping the stop sign for safety reasons.

The neighborhood, located near 79th and Carol, features a horseshoe layout with various cul-de-sacs. The police found that maintaining stop signs at intersections would help ensure drivers come to a complete stop, reducing the risk of accidents, especially for pedestrians. Officer Cantrell, who conducted a survey of the area, emphasized that yield signs could lead to dangerous situations where vehicles might not stop for pedestrians.

While there have been few reported accidents in the area, the police believe that changing yield signs to stop signs at three additional intersections would enhance safety. The resident who initiated the request later expressed a desire for the entire neighborhood to comply with this safety measure.

Concerns were raised about whether the request was representative of the entire community or just one individual. It was noted that no neighborhood association was involved in the request, and the resident was acting independently. The council members acknowledged the importance of addressing safety concerns proactively, even if they originated from a single citizen.

The meeting concluded without a definitive decision, but the discussions highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety in the neighborhood.